Aussie Ltd is considering the acquisition of Kiwi Ltd. The values of the two companies as separate entities are $20 million and $10 million, respectively. Each firm has 2 million shares outstanding. Aussie estimates that by combining the two companies, it will reduce the selling and administrative costs by $150,000 p.a. in perpetuity with no change in risk. Assume the cost of capital for the new firm is 10% p.a.     What is the total gain, in present value terms, from the merger?     a. $500,000   b. $150,000   c. $1,500,000   d. $1,000,000   e. None of the above

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Aussie Ltd is considering the acquisition of Kiwi Ltd. The values of the two companies as separate entities are $20 million and $10 million, respectively. Each firm has 2 million shares outstanding. Aussie estimates that by combining the two companies, it will reduce the selling and administrative costs by $150,000 p.a. in perpetuity with no change in risk. Assume the cost of capital for the new firm is 10% p.a.

 

 

What is the total gain, in present value terms, from the merger?

 

  a.

$500,000

  b.

$150,000

  c.

$1,500,000

  d.

$1,000,000

  e.

None of the above

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